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Finding Peace with Positive Perspective
“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, but learning to dance in the rain.” Vivian Greene Perspective is the lens thru which we view the world. Perception is extremely powerful and can change the way we all live our lives. We are blessed as human beings to have…
Yoga and Relationship
Some days we go to yoga class and the most basic philosophies brightly resonate within. For me, today is one of those days. We hear things over and over on our yoga journeys and sometimes when we are ready to learn the lesson certain concepts strike specific chords or stand…
Summit to Sea Yoga
Meet our friend, Meg Tuazon! She is the creator of Summit to Sea Yoga and Retreats (www.summittoseayoga.com). Raised with a close connection to movement and nature, this amazing woman lives yoga and adventure. She is an encouraging and supportive leader whether on the yoga mat, the rocks, or in the water. Here…
The Path of a Salt Gypsy
Danny Clayton is a surfin’ yogini fashionista extraordinaire who shares her passion through her creative offering, Salt Gypsy. Through her words we learn how yoga has a huge impact on her surfing, business, and life overall. She knows how to keep it real while she journeys through loving life. Thanks…
Zen Mind, A Beginner’s Mind
Written by: Josh Blatter Original posting here: http://joshblatteryoga.com/blog/zen-mind-a-beginners-mind/ Zen Mind, A Beginner’s Mind What is the Beginner’s Mind? “It is when your practice is rather greedy that you become discouraged with it. So you should be grateful that you have a sign or a warning signal to show you the weak point…
Yoga at Encanta La Vida
Are you a yoga teacher looking for a special place to bring your next yoga retreat? Or a yogi looking for a place to vacation that offers incredible yoga and nature? Then you will definitely want to read about Encanta La Vida. This is a unique beach jungle lodge located on…
Volunteer Travel in Nepal with Edge of Seven
Check out this awesome volunteer travel opportunity and article! A great experience for “living” Yoga Trade. A big thanks to our friends at WomensMovement.com who gave us permission to re-blog and share this piece. You can find the original posting here: http://www.womensmovement.com/travel-volunteer-travel-in-nepal-with-edge-of-seven/ Did you know that more than 600 million girls…
ATHLETE. YOGI. TRAVELER.
Check out Yoga Trade friends, Olympic Medalist Jaime Komer and former Professional Athlete Matt Komer. They are super duper inspiring and embody an authentic and healthy lifestyle by sharing yoga & ways to sweat around the world. Their newest project, Athlete. Yogi. Traveler. is definitely worth a gander and will touch…
Why Work Trade Works for Me
I love Tuesday mornings. I wake up before dawn, practice a bit by candlelight, make a smoothie, pack my lunch, grab my hat, put my muddy sneakers on, and get in the truck. I arrive at Liz’s farm in the still rosy early morning light. We move the chickens to…
International Yoga Instructor-Rachel Brathen
Swedish native, Rachel Brathen is an inspiring world traveler and a successful international yoga teacher. She was kind enough to answer some of our questions and share some beautiful insights. How has travel inspired you and your yoga? I absolutely love traveling… I live for it. My family traveled a…
Words from an Inspiring Yoga Trader
Yoga Trade is stoked to introduce you to, yoga trade member, new yoga teacher, and Sunburnt and Salty blogger, Caitlin Lawson! She grew up in South Carolina, recently graduated college in Florida, and is now living in Puerto Rico with her boyfriend following her dream of teaching yoga and surfing. …
10 Tips for Teaching Yoga Abroad
In 2010, I was a newly graduated yoga teacher and a bit overwhelmed with the competitiveness of yoga studio teaching jobs in California. It was never my intention to teach yoga as a “job”, but after going through teacher training I wanted to share what I loved. I have always…
Welcome to Yoga Trade
Yoga is now a global phenomena – and there is room for everyone. While steeped in rich traditions, yoga is also very much alive and adapting keenly to the needs of our modern humanity. With this surge in interest, bountiful opportunities await to teach to every corner of the world. Yoga…
Mental Benefits of Public Transit
Having your own car can be liberating. You get to go where you want, when you want, listen to whatever floats your boat and explore without limitation. As I’ve learned, however, when we swap our personal vehicles for public transit we can experience a whole new world of freedom. I…
Chasing Waterfalls (and the lessons learned)
I had the best intentions before setting off on a 2 month journey to Costa Rica. I wanted to explore a new place, meet new people, hone in on my yoga practice, maybe learn to surf, get a smoking hot body (from all the yoga and surfing) and play with…
5 Ways to Apply Yoga into Your Life
A common misconception of yoga is that it is a physical practice (asana); a form of exercise. Well you aren’t completely wrong. Yoga means “union” – which means we are uniting all parts of ourselves when we practice, not just the physical body. This means yoga is so much more…
6 Tips to Starting a Home Yoga Practice
When you’re brand new to yoga, the idea of starting on your own can seem difficult, or even impossible. I find that there is a common misconception about the practice of yoga. Many people who have never done yoga either think that yoga is simply “just stretching”, or they think…
5 Effective Ways To Stay Fit & Warm In Winters With Yoga
They say a new year is for new beginnings. Just like every resolution, one of the most common ones is that everyone wants to be fit. It’s 2020 and this winter, you will need to stay motivated if you are serious about your fitness journey. Winters can be a pain,…
Metamorphosis
These are not my words. This is not my life. No These are all of our words. This is all of our lives. And there is no looking back All we can do is move on. No We can’t move. Whether sheltering in privilege or living in hell, The greatest…
The space between effort & ease
My yoga practice has evolved into lifestyle for me both on & off the mat. It brings me a sense of solace inward, reflecting outward. My mission is to help others differentiate the space between effort & ease both in asana practice & applied to every day life, especially during…
Is Transcendental Meditation (TM Meditation) really effective? ……I’ve tried
Stuart Heritage, a British Guardian magazine film, television and music writer, writes in this column about his own experience: Is transcendental meditation really effective? He had done many things in his noisy everyday life for an oasis of peace, but eventually decided to try transcendental meditation. The following is a…
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